unknown face, originally uploaded by map~map.I've been busy. When not at work, I'm doing side projects at home. In addition, I've been on this darn diet which is taking the fun out of eating since I've been eating lots of brown rice and have cut a lot of sugar out of my diet.But being busy... Continue Reading →
Seen at my local Albertons
Based on my last post, It's It is available locally in San Diego. Thanks for the heads up. I can indulge all I want without having to travel long distances. But I'm officially on a diet until June so the ice cream sandwiches will have to wait.
The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.
I love San Francisco. It's a shame it's more than 8 hours away from San Diego or I would be visiting every month. Unfortunately, I only visit once a year and it's when I tag along with Paul while he exhibits at WonderCon. The plan is for me to explore the city for a few... Continue Reading →
A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges
As you've been reading of late, Darlene and I have been spending our weekends eating cake. And while most of the samplings have been fun and flavorful, we had two experiences that were the exact other end of the spectrum.First, Mille Feuille.This trendy Hillcrest chocolatier has been in business for a little over half-a-year, and... Continue Reading →
I tried to commit suicide by sticking my head in the oven, but there was a cake in it
Things are finally starting to fall together for the sake of my sanity. In addition, this whole cake tasting thing is starting to wear on me and my diet. But how I am still losing weight is a mystery -- must be the threat of not being able to fit into a dress I really... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day means eating tiny sandwiches
On previous Valentine's Days, we had expensive dinners that let us down, low-key dinners made at home and even something at Roundtable Pizza -- formerly Paul's favorite pizza place. This year, we both agreed on something inbetween because of the economy and the expensive event later on this year. So I suggested Cafe Chloe.I've been... Continue Reading →
A bad review is like baking a cake with all the best ingredients and having someone sit on it.
I'm starting to get a hang of this cake tasting businesses. Make an appointment, taste cake, discuss cake and then discuss prices. I should get paid to do this. But not all cake is extraordinary.Enter The French Gourmet. I actually made an appointment for The French Gourmet coming back from failed cake tasting in El... Continue Reading →
“It’s our favorite place. It’s that store Trader Joe’s.”
This song was running through my head as I was doing my bi-weekly run to Trader Joe's this morning. The song would be even more true if it had a line how people run into you as they are wandering the aisles.Song originally seen on Slashfood.com.
Super Kawaii — Royal/T Cafe
When I went to visit Japan in 2004, I felt cheated out of seeing any of the "fruits" that loiter Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Fruits are mostly young Japanese girls who dress up as gothic lolitas, neo punk, really anything they can get their hands on. But since I've been attending comic conventions to help... Continue Reading →
The Taco Challenger Winner is…
Mary!Thanks to the many people who participated in this challenge. I know it was a difficult challenge but I congratulate everyone who sent in an entry. If I could send a bag of chips to everyone, I would!The correct answer to the challenge was (left to right):fish, shrimp, carnitas/pork, lobster, potato, shredded beef, carneAs for... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 